Hail, wind damage and tornadoes possible in storms tonight

'Significant lightning risk' also expected

4:07 PM,
Apr. 9, 2013

Written by

News-Leader Staff

Severe weather is expected to roll into the Ozarks this evening, bringing the risk of tornadoes, hail, wind damage and flooding, according to the National Weather Service.

"Significant lightning risk" is also expected in the storm system tonight, a hazardous weather statement from the weather service said. Areas along and west of U.S. 65 are expected to see the brunt of the severe weather.

"Large hail and damaging winds will be the main storm risks, but embedded circulations or super cells within the line may lead to a risk for tornadoes as well" the statement said. ...